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Posted 21 October 2009 - 11:47 PM

kronikjoe

Posted 22 October 2009 - 11:18 PM

cbarnard

Posted 22 October 2009 - 11:36 PM

cbarnard

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Hi Welcome to Geeks to go:)

I was looking at your list... Your parts are all compatible from what I can see...

But I think you are cutting yourself close with the ram you selected... You should be choosing from the PC2-8500 series ram or 1066mhz ram as it is also referred to. Also as cheap as Ram is I would get 4gb.

I was also looking at the PSU that you selected... I'm not sure if it is up to the job in the long run... (upgrades and stuff)it only has 15amps on the 4 12v whips... some Videocards require a large amt of wattage to be available...

Use the eXtreme PSU Calculator Lite to determine your power supply unit (PSU) requirements. Plug in all the hardware you think you might have in 2 or 3 years (extra drives, bigger or 2nd video card, more RAM, etc.). Be sure to read and heed the notes at the bottom of the page. I recommend setting Capacitor Aging to 30%, and if you participate in distributive computing projects (e.g. BOINC or [email protected]), I recommend setting TDP to 100%. Research your video card and pay particular attention to the power supply requirements for your card listed on your video card maker's website. If not listed, check a comparable card (same graphics engine and RAM) from a different maker. The key specifications, in order of importance are:

1. Current (amperage or amps) on the +12V rail, 2. Efficiency, 3. Total wattage.

Then look for power supply brands listed under the "Good" column of PC Mechanic's PSU Reference List. Ensure the supplied amperage on the +12V rails of your chosen PSU meets the requirements of your video card. Don't try to save a few dollars by getting a cheap supply. Digital electronics, including CPUs, RAM, and today's advanced graphics cards, need clean, stable power. A good, well chosen supply will provide years of service and upgrade wiggle room. I strongly recommend you pick a supply with an efficiency rating equal to, or greater than 80%. Look for the 80 Plus - EnergyStar Compliant label. And don't forget to budget for a good UPS with AVR (automatic voltage regulation).